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£100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust for Youth Zone Darwen
Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.
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Have your say on Blackburn Town Centre Post Office relocation
The Post Office are proposing to move the Blackburn Town Centre Post Office from its current base at 29-33 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn…
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Remembrance Concert returns to King George’s Hall in Blackburn
Blackburn's King George's Hall will again host a Remembrance Concert after two years' absence due to the pandemic.
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Christmas from Blackburn Cathedral will be BBC highlight this year
The BBC have announced that their Christmas Services on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be broadcast from Blackburn Cathedral.
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Closures for Shops, Venues and Council Services for the Queen’s Funeral
Changes to business hours and opening for a whole range of local shops, venues and leisure attractions in the area.
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County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & Dean’s Message
Blackburn Cathedral will host a County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday 18th September 2022 at 2pm
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Proclamations for King Charles III’s accession to take place in Blackburn & Darwen
Official proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch King Charles III will take place in Blackburn & Darwen on Sunday…
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The BBC think this Picture was taken in Blackburn with Darwen
The BBC has published a photo from one of its "Weather Watchers" stating it was taken in Blackburn.
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Tips from Down Under on How to Deal with the Heat
An Australian living in London has gone viral with her top tips to keep cool and manage in the current heatwave based…
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Farewell to Bishop of Blackburn as he retires
The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, and his wife Heather said farewell to The Church of England in Lancashire on…
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Invitation to join Blackburn Cathedral Choirs
Blackburn Cathedral are appealing for 8 to 10 year old boys and girls to become part of the Cathedral Choirs.
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Litter louts caught on camera – It’s time to end this disrespect for our town
After several recent stories on social media about littering in the town and videos of the dumping of take-away rubbish in our…
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Blackburn misses out on city status as Doncaster and Milton Keynes become cities
Blackburn has missed out on its bid to become a Jubilee City, as Doncaster, Colchester and Milton Keynes are announced as the…
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Design an apartment on new TV show and then win the apartment! Must apply by 31 March!
Do you have a spark of design talent and dream of owning your own home?
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Cash seized from criminals will fund new Neighbourhoods Projects
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, has opened the first part of his Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund (SLNF) paid for, in…
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Take Part TV: Love DIY but it doesn’t love you back?
Would you love a job completing at your home? Are you ready for a mini-makeover? Do you have a treasured item that…
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Bishop of Blackburn announces retirement
Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, The Bishop of Blackburn, has announced he is to retire from the role after a tenure of nearly…
Blackburn History
Blackburn’s Landmark Exchange Building is ready for Lift Off!
Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s,…
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Christmas Lights Switch on to feature “Disney-style” parade & music
Blackburn BID have announced details of this year's Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 27 November 2021.
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Sing Together brings hundreds of voices and thousands of visitors to Blackburn
The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.
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The Bishop of Blackburn to join the House of Lords
The Diocesan Bishop for The Church of England in Lancashire is set to become the newest member of the House of Lords.
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Remembrance Events in Blackburn and Darwen 2019
Special commemorations are set to take place across the borough to mark Remembrance Day. Residents are invited to join the Royal British…